Community Resources and Practitioners

Monie works exclusively with children aged from 3 to 14 years of age. Barrenjoey Play Therapy is a mobile service that visits schools, kindergartens, and home settings. Child-Centered Play Therapy, an evidence-based approach proven to achieve transformative outcomes. These include increased self-esteem, improved emotional regulation, a broader worldview, and an expanded emotional vocabulary.

At Kids Plan-it, we provide occupational therapy to support children of all ages, from infants through to high school, in developing the skills they need for everyday life. We work with children who may have specific diagnoses such as learning difficulties, developmental delay, intellectual impairment, Dyspraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorders.

We look after the communication needs of toddlers, children, teens and adults, including NDIS clients on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, North Shore and Innerwest. We can assess and provide therapy for speech, voice, language, social communication, swallowing and accent change needs. At Talkshop we also believe in giving back. We proactively support our local and global community and invest in the development of our profession.

We’re an expert team of psychologists, teachers, parents and puzzle-solvers. We identify Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia) and behavioural challenges by examining any existing evidence and then carrying out our own assessments. Think of it as helping to put the pieces of the jigsaw together.

Literacy support (reading, writing output & spelling), articulation & speech sound disorders, fluency, social communication skills, language development from 16-months, myofunctional therapy.

Since completing my degree in 2011, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse groups and individuals, from children with challenges as ADHD, autism, and developmental impairments, to adults dealing with mental health disorders or geriatric conditions as dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. My motivation at work is deeply rooted in achieving the stabilising goals with my clients. Witnessing their progress, and knowing that I have played a part in enhancing their well-being.

Speak Listen Learn is a paediatric speech pathology and audiology clinic based in Frenchs Forest, Sydney. We work with children of all ages to support speech, language, literacy, social communication, and hearing. Our team offers speech, language and hearing assessments, individual therapy, early intervention, small group and holiday programs. We pride ourselves on being warm, professional, and family-centred, helping kids grow in confidence and communication through practical, everyday strategies that work.

We provide support and guidance to children, from infancy through adolescence, who experience diverse developmental patterns and challenges in their day-to-day activities. Our goal is to assist them in various areas, including movement, writing, concentration in school, play, fostering friendships, adapting to change, building resilience and more. We embrace the unique strengths and perspectives of every child, valuing neurodiversity and fostering an inclusive environment where all children can thrive.

Poonam holds a Master’s in occupational therapy and has worked with neurodiverse families for over 10 years. She has extensive experience working with children of all ages. Poonam has been involved in collaborating with caregivers, schools, day-cares and other health professionals to create an optimal learning environment. Poonam does a range of assessments including functional capacity assessment, assessments for NDIS, Sensory processing assessments, development assessments and handwriting assessments.

Emma is a registered psychologist offering positive and compassionate counselling services for children, adolescents and adults. Her services for students and families include IQ, academic and behavioral assessments. Emma offers a person-centred, solution-focused approach to supporting families and individuals with ADHD, learning difficulties, family difficulties, anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, conflict resolution, school adjustment and more.

Rebecca is a highly trained paediatric speech pathologist with a strong reputation for providing children with creative and engaging speech therapy that focuses on their individual needs. She is a certified practicing speech pathologist with over 16 years of experience. Families and teachers often remark upon Rebecca’s kind and compassionate approach to every family’s needs and her ability to build rapport quickly and easily with children.